Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley
Description
In this day tour you will be able to enjoy beautiful views from the Irazu Volcano National Park, Orosi Valley and explore Cartago City. Irazu is an active strato volcano with an irregular subconical shape. It towers 3,432 meters above sea level and spreads over 500 square kilometers, which makes it the largest volcano in Costa Rica.
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Itinerary
At around 11:30am, you will visit Cartago City's main attractions including the Los Angeles Basilica.
You will be picked up from your hotel in San Jose between 7 and 7:30am. You will then travel 12 miles Eeast through the Panamerican Higway to Cartago province. At 9:30am you will arrive at Irazu Volcano National Park for a short walk to the main craters, enjoying great panoramic views of the Caribbean and Central Valley. A tour guide will explain all important facts about history, activities, vegetation and wildlife
At 12:15pm you will continue to the wonderful Orosi Coffee Valley, stop at a viewpoint for beautiful pictures of the region and proceed to a restaurant for a great lunch. Lunch will be served at 1:15pm at a Local Restaurant. Afterwards, you will be taken back to your hotel in San Jose, arriving at approximately 3pm.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our representative will meet you at the lobby of your Hotel
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(47)
We really enjoyed our tour, walking the playa negra at Irazú was a highlight! The weather is unpredictable so bring a rain jacket/waterproof clothing— it started misty and it cleared up for a bit so we could see the craters. Both experiences were other worldly. The church and botanical gardens were beautiful and lunch was delicious. We did not go to the restaurant on the booking, but likely it was closed because of New Year’s Day. The food was delicious though, and we got to go to a local store, Cholitatica, next door. On the way back to the hotels, our guide stopped for one last view of the Orosi Valley, it was incredible. Our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and the small group setting was ideal. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that walking the black sand at Irazú and enjoying the views of the craters were highlights of your tour. Nature and weather in Costa Rica can be unpredictable, so we’re glad you were rewarded with clear moments and unforgettable scenery. It’s great to know you enjoyed the church, botanical gardens, and the delicious lunch, as well as the opportunity to visit a local business like Cholitatica. We also appreciate your understanding regarding the restaurant closure due to New Year’s Day. We’re especially happy to hear that the final stop overlooking the Orosi Valley made such a strong impression and that you enjoyed the small group experience and your guide’s energy and knowledge. Thank you for the high recommendation—we hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Costa Rica!
The view was amazing. We took a lot of pictures of the Volcano Irazú. Great experience and amazing adventure. I definitely recommend it.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the stunning views of the Irazú Volcano and had such a great adventure. It’s always a pleasure to know our visitors leave with amazing memories and photos. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
We were lucky to be the only people on this tour so had a very personal tour with our guide Jose who was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour is good value for money, visiting four places and includes lunch. We were lucky with the weather as the volcano was clear and we had good views from the top. The botanical garden has a wonderful orchid collection.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad you were able to enjoy such a personalized tour with José. It’s wonderful that the weather was clear and you had great views of the volcano, and that you enjoyed each stop—especially the botanical garden and its orchid collection. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!
Iruzu volcano visit was incredible. Enjoyed Cartago and Lancaster Gardens. Our driver and tour guide Augustine was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make an extra stop for us. Lunch was amazing. Highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Irazú volcano, Cartago, and Lancaster Gardens. It’s great that Augustine went the extra mile to make your experience special. We appreciate your recommendation!
A great travel day to Irazu volcano, Cartago and Orosi valley. Agustine was very helpful and accommodating. He talked about the history of surrounding areas, respected our need for quiet time. Gave us bottled water. The lunch was great as well. I enjoyed visiting the Basílica in Cartago and Orosi church. I also really enjoyed the Lankester gardens!!! Beautiful treasures!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that Agustine made your day comfortable and informative. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the Irazú Volcano, Cartago, Orosi Valley, and the beautiful Lankester Gardens. We hope to see you again soon!
By accident we ended up being the only people on the tour, so it ended up being a private tour. Ronny was excellent. He provided us with historical information, cultural information and some insights into what was happening regionally. The tour of the volcano was excellent. E we had just the right amount of time to explore the area. We stopped at a botanical garden which was outstanding. Lunch was provided at a local restaurant and was very good.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience, even more so with the unexpected private tour. We're glad Ronny was able to make your day special with his knowledge and insights. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the volcano, the botanical garden, and the delicious local lunch. We hope to see you again for another great adventure!
Cheton and Leo (hope that no spelling mistake) is a very good guide and driver. Such a knowledgeable and informative guide. We are lucky to see the clear crafter and take many good photos in some beautiful places. We can strongly feel that the guide really try to take care each tourist. We love this country because of them. You should not miss this tour, 100% recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Charton and Leo took great care of you and made your experience unforgettable. We hope you return soon to explore even more of this beautiful country!
Ronnie was are guide and did an outstanding job. He had outstanding knowledge of the area and was very patient in answering our questions. He showed us great restaurants at Barrio Escalante that we ate at later
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad Rony provided you with such a knowledgeable and patient experience. Barrio Escalante is a fantastic area with great dining options, and we’re happy you enjoyed the recommendations. Hope to see you again soon!
The Irazu Volcano was very special. Arturo the guide was interesting, and Andreas the driver was superb. However, we signed up for an English tour and we got a mix of English/Spanish guide (there were both English and Spanish speakers and the guide had to repeat everything in both languages). Also, the tour was advertised to last six hours and ended up lasting twelve hours. We were the first to get picked up and the last to be dropped. Extremely frustrating.
I was the only person who had signed up, so it was a private tour. Everything was my own pace and Tour guide was knowledgable
